成人之美

chéng rén zhī měi
Literal: "complete others' good"

📖 Meaning

To help others achieve their goals. To actively support another's success.

📜 Origin Story

From the Analects: 'The gentleman completes others' good, he does not complete others' bad. The small man does the opposite.'

💡 Example Usage

我们应该成人之美,互相帮助。

We should help others succeed—completing their good.

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🔤 Quick Facts

  • Chinese: 成人之美
  • Pinyin: chéng rén zhī měi
  • Literal Translation: complete others' good
  • Category: Morality
  • Characters: 4